Nike trips up over poverty pay for Asian labour force

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There have been protests over conditions in factories producing Nike shoes in Asia. The Hong Kong Christian Industrial Committee has issued a report which has been used as a source by a US women's coalition, including the National Organization of Women, which is protesting against the conditions. The report argues that multi-nationals are ultimately responsible for wages and conditions, since they put pressure on subcontractors who in turn put pressure on workers. Nike argues that it pays more than other plants owned by Asian companies.

Rubber and Plastics Footwear Manufacturing, Canvas Footwear, Rubber and plastics footwear, Human resource management, Nike Inc., Footwear industry, NKE

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Angry demands for union leader's release

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The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions has called for the release of Muchtar Pakpahan, Indonesian trade union leader, who is being detained under the Anti-Subversion Act, which allows people to be detained without trial for an undetermined period. According to the ICFTU, Pakpahan has been conducting normal duties in keeping with his position. The United Nations Commission on Human Rights, which believes that the law infringes human rights, has wanted the Act repealed since 1993.

Political aspects, Indonesia

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ANC leaders struggle to avert war

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The African National Congress (ANC) Youth League organised a demonstration in Vosloorus, Katlehong, Johannesburg, South Africa, in protest at the death of their leader Chris Hani. The organisation's president Peter Mokaba spoke angrily with a message of peace. Members are non-racist. The crowd of 3,000 marched through the traditionally white suburb of Dawn Park, where Chris Hani lived.

South Africa, Demonstrations and protests, Demonstrations, African National Congress, Johannesburg, South Africa

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